Christopher James
portland, OR (USA)
Role(s):
Other
Enlighten Corporation
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Location:
Portland
Industry:
Energy
Year Founded:
1998
Number Employees:
1-10 people
Description:
The Company has designed green building systems made from Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP), and has recently incorporated new solar energy innovations into the FRP structural design. The founder of the business has 30 years of experience in solar installations, including the largest passive solar installation in the Pacific Northwest. Patents have been issued on various design elements since 1992. The company has had 1m of capital invested from individuals. It needs approx. $2.5m to bring the housing sytem to market-ready manufacture through engineering, field testing, design prototype. FRP can make housing without using trees. Its time is now. The company advisors include the past president of the national homebuilders association. We welcome the opportunity for a serious dialogue about financing this and future rounds.